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If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it.
-Priscilla Welch

Decisions decisions decisions!! Deciding to become a runner may not be easy but it can be VERY rewarding! I never ever intended to run for all my life when I started. I thought running was good for weight reduction if done long enough, but I couldn’t see myself ever having fun and continuing to run for a long time. Then I began running with Itze (Ed Krawitz) and he and many others I came to know along my running journey have changed my life forever! So many kind hearted encouraging people have been the fuel to keep my passion for running burning. Join us Sunday at the Morey school as we each honor Itze with our own words and deeds, and each in our own fashion!

ST LUKE HALF ZOWEE! (I missed Joy)
FROM ELISSA – didn’t see one of our area’s runners on your list below, not only is she one of the most improved runners over the last year, she’s amazingly nice and always with a smile; the appropriately named:

908 901 Joy Kirk F Stroudsburg PA US 2:02:12 9:20 39 54.9 78 F3539

-elissa

FROM JIM MANELLO – Hi Rod – If you could pass this along to your email list it would be appreciated

Run (or walk) with your dog!
The West End Park and Open Space Commission is pleased to announce the inaugural 5K9 Trail Leisure Run/Walk at the West End Regional Park on 578 Evergreen Hollow Road in Chestnuthill Township on Saturday, May 6 from 10am to 1pm (registration begins at 9am).
The run/walk is open to all ages and abilities and the “Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail” will be available for those wishing a leisurely walk on a firm and stable surface accessible to all wheeled devices. Dogs are WELCOME as long as they remain on a leash (6′ max.). This is an untimed event.
All proceeds will fund the West End Regional Leash-Free Dog Park to be located off Merwine-Hilltop Drive.
The 3.1 mile trail run winds through the open space property and includes a flat trail, an open field and woods trails. Walkers are invited to use the 5/8 mile portion of the flat trail, and/or the 3/4 mile field trail or the entire running course.
Registration is $20/pp and children under 10 are FREE! The first 100 pre-registrants will receive a Bandana. Door Prizes, Raffles, Vendors and Refreshments will be available.
Register at RunSignUp.com https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Brodheadsville/5K9TrailLeisureRunWalk
For additional information, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733 or bkozen@weposc.org

04/30 – THE ED KRAWITZ LAW DAY 5 mile race & fun walk – I don’t have any info and I couldn’t find it on the RSR website. It may be on facebook, I don’t go there. Get to the Morey School across from WAWA early, ya can’t miss it! : )

Sat & Sun – Mill Rats – tale waggin’ and tail draggin’ as usual!

Check out the http://www.neparunner.com/ & https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/ websites for much more complete calendars and results.

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RAT RACES/EVENTS:
05/06 – The West End Park and Open Space Commission is pleased to announce the inaugural 5K9 TRAIL LEISURE RUN/WALK at the West End Regional Park on 578 Evergreen Hollow Road in Chestnuthill Township on Saturday, May 6 from 10am to 1pm (registration begins at 9am).

05/21 – RUN FOR THE RED MARATHON
FROM TOM – The Pocono Area Running Club needs volunteers for the first water stop of the Pocono Marathon on May 21. Over 900 runners pass the water stop in less than 10 minutes, so we like to have 15 to 20 volunteers. It’s a fun (and social) way to spend the morning. You get a great view of the race, and you’re finished by 8:15 am.

If you would like to volunteer, or you have any questions, please call me at (570)872-6473 or email tburbage@ptd.net. Its okay to just show up, but I’d like to have an approximate head count.
Thank you,
Tom Burbage

06/17 – WILSON AREA PARTNERS IN EDUCATION 5K RACE – School Time: 9:00 a.m. Registration will begin 7:45 a.m. on race day Fastest overall male and female will receive a $50.00 gift card to a local running store. Course designed for a very fast finish that ends in beautiful Wilson Area High School stadium. You can also register on-line at www.wilsonareasd.org. On-line registration closes on June 14, 2017 at midnight. Non-Refundable Entry: $20 per person or $45 for a family of three before June 1, 2017, $25 per person or $55 for a family of three after June 1, 2017, and $15.00 for cross-country team members. Family entries must be mailed together. Entry includes a quality t-shirt, delicious food, and an opportunity to support a worthwhile cause.

12/09 – The Knights of Columbus Council 13935 will be sponsoring its 7TH ANNUAL KRIS KRINGLE 5K RUN/WALK at Matamoras Airport Park on. The run will be starting at 9 with the walkers leaving 15 minutes earlier. More info when available.
Bill Gaa – 570.445.9551

RAT TRI’S:

06/04 – INDEPENDENCE TRI – Lake Nockamixon

06/04 – Philly Int’l Classic – Pro/Am bike race

06/11 – WallyMan Tri - Lake Wallenpaupack

07/15 – New Holland Bike Race 50mile

07/16 – Anthracite Tri – Mauch Chunk Lake Park

07/22 – NJ State Tri – Mercer County Park, NJ

08/12 – REV3 POCONOS 2017- SPLIT ROCK RESORT Lake Harmony, PA

08/12 – Nightmare Tour – 177 mile bike race – Lancaster County

08/13 – Steelman Tri – Lake Nockamixon

09/04 – Donut Derby – bike/donut race – Trexlertown

09/30 – Walpack Wilderness Challenge Du Walpack, NJ

09/30 – Morning Star 5k – Bethlehem

09/30 – Chilli Challenge – Montour Preserve

10/07 – Dirty Dozen Hill Climb – bike race 63 miles Adamstown, PA

10/14 – New Holland Bike Race 50mile – New Holland, PA

10/15 – Lake to Lake 8k trail run – Lake Wallenpaupack

11/18 & 19 – FROM ERNEST ROUNDTREE – Here’s the date for the Philly marathon weekend Saturday November 18 is the Philly half marathon and the 8k run and November 19 is the Philly marathon

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Rod Hasker

I love to run…and cycle…and swim! I love to meet people and share my experiences as well as learn about your experiences. I believe in fitness being an important route to a happy and healthy life. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you ... Read Full